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Shackleton's Journey teaching resources

Shackleton’s Journey – KS2 book topic planning Shackleton’s Journey is a mesmerising non-fiction picture book by William Grill that focuses on themes of courage and endurance, as well as going into detail about the lives of Shackleton’s crew and the thrilling elements of the expedition. This download pack contains a three-page PDF featuring cross-curricular classroom activity ideas, including writing persuasive letters, model […]

Adaptable Lesson Plan Template for KS1 and KS2

Primary lesson plan template – Editable and adaptable This is a straightforward, easy-to-adapt blank primary lesson plan template for KS1/2. Primary lesson plan template An editable primary lesson plan template is a valuable tool for teachers. It provides you with a structured framework to design and deliver effective lessons. Teacher Kelly Davis has thoughtfully designed this template with various fields to ensure comprehensive […]

Editable lesson plan template

Editable lesson plan template – Free teacher printable This editable lesson plan template is suitable for KS1-KS4. Because it’s a Word doc you can add or delete rows as required. Editable lesson plan template This editable lesson plan template has space for you to make notes about ‘prior learning’ and ‘next lesson’. This allows you to build on students’ existing knowledge and seamlessly […]

Punctuation games resources for KS1 and KS2

Punctuation worksheets – Games and activities for KS1/2 This punctuation worksheets download contains printable resources for: Read Sarah Farrell’s article to find instructions for how to play all of these simple punctuation games with your pupils. Punctuation worksheets for KS2 These worksheets for KS2 cover: Use them to help your class get a handle on this important punctuation learning. Students will need to […]

Debate KS2 lesson plan

Debate KS2 – Oracy lesson plan Are computers better than books? Help pupils make clear and confident arguments with this debate KS2 lesson plan from Debbie Newman… Would you have rather lived in Victorian times? Can children make a difference to the environment? Were Romeo and Juliet’s parents to blame for their deaths? You can use debates in every curriculum subject. […]

Backward planning sheet

Backward planning – Lesson planning template We always start a journey by identifying the destination first and then planning the best route. Why should planning for learning be any different? It shouldn’t. This lesson plan template helps with backward planning of lessons. Start from the right-hand column – going backwards. Omit the left-hand column if you are using to plan a […]

Image showing descriptive writing KS2 resources

Descriptive writing KS2 – Senses template and exclusive scary extract Use this senses chart template and exclusive extract to help pupils develop their descriptive writing skills...

Cartoon of maths equipment, representing maths misconceptions

Maths misconceptions – How to clear up common mistakes Think you know what maths is all about? Think again... your assumptions might be muddying the waters of your teaching

Cartoon hands putting together two pieces of a heart, representing PACE approach

PACE approach – The SEND training that changed my life Following the ‘empathy road’ transformed the way Ginny Bootman approaches her SEND pupils, all thanks to the PACE approach...

Boy with cartoon question marks above his head, representing estimation maths

Estimation maths – Activity ideas for KS1 and KS2 Foster curiosity, collaboration and enjoyment of maths with these estimation activities

Reading comprehension worksheets

Reading comprehension worksheets – 12 KS1/2 activities These reading comprehension worksheets are part of Oxford University Press’s Project X Origins library. This comprises a rich and vibrant variety of fiction and non-fiction resources for guided, independent and whole-clas reading. No matter what book you’re reading in class, use these worksheets to track what’s happening in the plot, new words you come across […]

ks2 singing lesson plan

KS2 singing – Songs of the sea six-week plan Explore the singing voice, and how the body can be used to control breathing and pitch with this six-week plan including example videos

Literacy Tree

Literacy Tree book-based learning Literacy Tree is an immersive, book-based platform designed to engage and motivate writers while ensuring all national curriculum skills and objectives are carefully sequenced. Perfect if you’re after a cohesive and coherent plan. The complete book-based approach to primary school English! Now used by over 1,000 member schools and in international schools across the world, […]

WW1 KS2 – Local history Remembrance Day lesson plan Help children gain a better understanding of WW1 through a study of local people

Monster poems KS2 – Invent fantastical beasts with Pie Corbett Use this monster poems KS2 pack from Pie Corbett to help children to indulge their natural relish for the gloriously grim. ‘Monsters’ makes a great theme for artwork, dance, music, stories and of course poetry. It lends itself to looking at stories about mythological creatures as well as creating new, fantastical beasts. Reading All three […]

Features of suspense writing KS2 resource

Features of suspense writing KS2 – Show don’t tell with Pie Corbett When it comes to teaching features of suspense writing in KS2, it is very tempting to tell the reader what to think or feel (it was creepy/eerie/scary). This is rather than letting the writing build the scene so that the reader imagines what is happening and feels a shiver up their spine. It’s the difference […]

Newspaper reports for KS2

Newspaper reports for KS2 – Write a magical Harry Potter report Enliven the process of teaching newspaper reports for KS2 by imagining you are journalists reporting on a magical story within the world of Harry Potter. This engaging lesson allows children to be part of the world of Harry Potter books by becoming journalists for the day. In the books, the Daily Prophet is a wizarding […]

CLA

Use CLA Copyright Essentials to Copy, Right Julie from CLA answers your questions about CLA Copyright Essentials training and its benefits… Why make CLA Copyright Essentials? As an ex-teacher, I know how time-poor educators are, but I also know that they want to do the right thing – by creators, and by their learners. Every year we run a survey with educators […]

Jumble of cartoon people, representing KS2 writing

KS2 writing – How to write for an audience Sick of exhaustive lists of success criteria, or the suggestion to let pupils ‘just be creative’? You’re not alone. Improving writing actually starts with considering the audience...

Harry Potter KS2 activities

Harry Potter KS2 activities – Philosopher’s Stone cross-curricular ideas If you’re looking for a magical range of Harry Potter KS2 activities, we’ve got just the ticket…. The popularity of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone makes it a joy to work with. This book gives you opportunities you wouldn’t have with other texts. Children who know the book will be keen to revisit it. […]

Classroom rules poster

Classroom rules poster – Two simple rules This classroom poster features two simple classroom rules, thought up by teacher and ex-Navy officer Matthew Lane. Two classroom rules poster The rules are as follows: 1. You are responsible for what you do – and do not do. 2. You are entitled to your own opinion – and to have it questioned. Read more […]

I SAW A WABUB resources

I SAW A WABUB – Meaning, posters & worksheets I SAW A WABUB meaning I SAW A WABUB is an acronym that can help your pupils to recall subordinating conjunctions. Every letter represents a specific conjunction. These are: if since as when although while after before until because FANBOYS meaning In a similar way, the acronym FANBOYS can help your students remember coordinating conjunctions. […]

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Lesson planning – What makes a good lesson plan? So, you’ve landed a teaching job – congratulations! But now you’re faced with planning all your lessons... where do you start? Use these pointers and you won’t go far wrong...

Year 6 writing moderation checklist

Year 6 writing moderation checklist – KS2 teacher resource To ensure that schools adequately prepare for statutory assessments of Y6 children, as well as for potential moderation, Herts for Learning has put together this Year 6 writing moderation checklist. Year 6 writing moderation checklist The document covers a range of tips, including: Final judgements must be based on the TAF, not on any other […]

Structure strips lesson plan and resources for KS2

Structure strips – KS2 lesson plan and template Try structure strips in your next English class with this advice from Rebecca Jakes and our free downloadable structure strips templates… I love the promise of a fresh English unit – the hook, the newly written model text, the opportunity to enjoy an unexplored genre. So why is it that so many children struggle with […]

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